# Page 5 | Hootsuite Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Hootsuite the right Social Media Management solution for you? Explore 3796 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/121701/HootSuite/reviews --- Hootsuite 4.4 (3796) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/121701/HootSuite/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 12th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of Hootsuite ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 3796 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SS Sophie S. Operations Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Really helpful addition for any social media manager" October 1, 2024 4.0 Overall, I found it a really helpful tool that took a lot of pressure off managing social media. Pros Hootsuite made scheduling social media posts really easy, and the useful calendar feature made it really easy to see what your upcoming content looked like. Cons There were some disadvantages as compared to posting with, for example, the Instagram app, e.g. not being able to use trending audio. Review Source JJ Jamia J. YouTuber Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Love it the best app ever " April 23, 2024 5.0 Pros I really love hootsuite I took a couple of YouTube class I learn I a lot about it Cons The con it nothing that I don’t like really Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Competitive Scheduler" August 31, 2024 4.0 Pros This software offers a free account, which is great for testing features before upgrading to a premium plan. It is competitive with other social media schedulers for businesses and provides useful basic features like managing multiple social media accounts, auto-posting, and media libraries. Cons It would be beneficial to integrate additional social platforms like LinkedIn. Additionally, auto-posting doesn’t always work as reliably as expected. Review Source DL Darren L. CEO Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best solution I could find" October 23, 2024 4.0 Pros I like the calendar feature and the ease of scheduling posts. Cons The ability to edit scheduled or existing posts isn’t straight forward. Review Source BM Brenda M. Social media manager Computer Networking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HOOTSUITE, BEST APP EVER!" September 4, 2024 5.0 BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! I cannot say it louder, I have had the time of my life with Hootsuite! Pros WOW!! My life was made easier when I discovered hootsuite! with a touch of a button I can monitor all my social media mentions, schedule posts to twitter(X), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For planning ahead, perfect! Cons well, as much as I initially lost the music feature in my earlier post, the technical assistance team made a flawless recovery. I was so excited!! Review Source DD Diego D. Dueño Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Best Social media tool " October 10, 2024 5.0 Muy buena experiencia recomendable para los que con community managers. Pros me gusta la facilidad de manejar las redes sociales de diferentes plataformas Cons Que tiene uno que ingresar de todos modos a instagram Alternatives considered [Meta for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/213257/Facebook/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite porque es una herramienta mucho mejor y mas intuitiva Review Source Joseph P. Marketing Manager Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Social Media Calendar" September 12, 2024 5.0 Pros Extremely easy to schedule our social media posts even months in advance Cons While it's not expensive, I was pretty sad about price increases Review Source DO Donald O. Executive Technical Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hootsuite Review by D.Okoroike" July 23, 2024 4.0 Pros Hootsuite enhances multi-profile post scheduling across a wide range of social media accounts which boost our brand online. Cons Unavailability of free plan is the only issue with Hootsuite. Review Source Leah G. Detailer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Productivity to the max " July 9, 2024 4.0 Despite these minor drawbacks, Hootsuite has greatly enhanced my efficiency and effectiveness in managing social media. It's a powerful tool that I would recommend to anyone looking to streamline their social media management efforts. Pros I’ve been using Hootsuite for the past year, and it has been an absolute game-changer for managing my social media presence. The platform's intuitive interface makes scheduling posts across multiple social networks a breeze, saving me countless hours every week. The ability to monitor all my social channels in one place is incredibly convenient and helps me stay on top of engagement and trends effortlessly. Hootsuite's analytics tools are comprehensive and insightful, providing me with detailed reports that help me understand my audience better and refine my strategy. I also appreciate the collaboration features, which make it easy for my team to work together seamlessly. Cons There are a few drawbacks. The free version is quite limited, which might not be suitable for small businesses or individuals with more extensive needs. Additionally, some of the advanced features can be a bit overwhelming for beginners and might require a learning curve. Occasionally, the platform can be slow, especially during peak times, which can be frustrating when you're trying to get work done quickly. Switched from [Sprout Social](https://www.capterra.com/p/121447/Sprout-Social/) I wasn’t having all of my needs met with Sprout Social. Review Source JC Jennifer C. Recruiter Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Super useful but might be a little pricey " September 26, 2024 5.0 Pros I like that you can schedule posts in advance. It's easy and fast to use. Simple and intuitive. Cons I do feel it is a little over priced for the service. Review Source JR Joel R. Photographer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Program for Social Media Management" July 15, 2024 4.0 Have been using Hootsuite for over 4 years now and really enjoy the platform as a whole. The analytics are not only precise but also have a great visual style to them which makes it a good addition for presentations to other members of the team. Pros I really appreciate that Hootsuite runs seamlessly between different platforms. You can manage multiple platforms from the same account and it makes management for social media so much easier. Cons It can be glitchy at times, it randomly disconnects and sometimes fails to posts but it happens very rarely. Review Source JS John S. Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hooray for Hoosuite!" August 5, 2024 4.0 It has been a very positive experience and I would recommend using Hootsuite. Pros Hootsuite was perfect for managing social media platforms and scheduling your posts in advance. Really couldn't live without it in this day and age. Cons There were some price increases when social media companies updated. Switched from [Social Champ](https://www.capterra.com/p/168903/SocialChamp/) Hootsuite offered the best solution at the time for our needs across different channels. Review Source EC Ella C. Finance Assistant Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Forever Organised! " October 22, 2024 5.0 Pros Simplicity of scheduling all social media posts. I can plan my entire week out on a Monday morning and not have to worry about it until the next week. Cons Nothing! Always gets everything up and running efficiently. Review Source KF Kathryn F. Administrative Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hootsuite Review" August 29, 2024 4.0 Overall, I would recommend using Hootsuite to manage your social media accounts. It’s an easy platform that streamlines your accounts. Pros Hootsuite allows you to Manage multiple social media accounts at once. You can create and schedule posts, stories, and set your social media to run all from one platform. Cons Twitter (X) does not sync with Hootsuite so you have to magnate that account from a different platform. Review Source SA Stacey A. Brand Manager Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best social media assistant" August 4, 2024 5.0 I started using Hootsuite years ago and as my social media presence grew the platform grew with my needs Pros ease and ability to manage social media posts have increased my overall reach. Cons nothing, very user friendly and well priced Review Source KL Kenisha L. Marketing Cosmetics Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for business " October 6, 2024 5.0 It’s user friendly and multi- platform management . Pros I can plan and schedule content in advance and track performance. Cons Slow response with support and customer service. Review Source eA eman A. hr Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### " Hootsuite" September 29, 2024 4.0 Pros You can quickly and easily manage social media sites. Cons One of its biggest drawbacks is that there is no phone support. Review Source JP Jonathan P. CEO Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Too expensive for your startups" August 31, 2024 3.0 I used Hootsuite to schedule social media posts, but I found the price prohibitive for the use I had Pros A solid tool to schedule social media posts. Cons The price is prohibitive for a young startup with minimal budget Alternatives considered [Agorapulse](https://www.capterra.com/p/123971/Agorapulse/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite I tried Hootsuite for the free trial, but haven't continued after Review Source Daniela P. owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Expensive Ruthlessly So!" September 12, 2024 1.0 zero customer service, empathy, humanity. Pros I used this product as part of a course I did. They continued billing me whilst i wasnt using it (part of their policy) despite my asking for a refund as I didn't use it AND life circumstances- not interested... bad luck to me to the tune of thousands.....all about $$$ Cons Unethical company that is run on auto. NOT about the customer. Review Source JC Jackson C. Information technology manager Consumer Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Hootsuite Review" December 15, 2024 5.0 Pros I like being able to post across all social media platforms. Cons The cost of the software is too expensive. Review Source AB Allie B. Communications Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for Technical Users" August 16, 2024 3.0 I enjoyed my time using Hootsuite but I had to switch to Later because I needed more of a planning software Pros I like the user interface of Hootsuite and how easy it is to navigate between facebook and instagram Cons Hootsuite NEEDS a grid planner for instagram. Review Source LG Leigh G. Admin Consumer Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Give a Hoot get Hootsuite" November 12, 2024 3.0 Hootsuite was helpful in managing my teams. I also like very much being able to monitor what is being said. Pros Hootsuite' was very helpful by maintaining my post's. I also like the linking with other social platforms Cons Hootsuite was a bit challenging to navigate but all in all a good one. Review Source AM Ayesha M. Operations Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Highly recommend this" September 18, 2024 5.0 Overall experience was good and highly recommend it to people Pros When I used hootsuite it made my life easier. I could save so much time but scheduling post and videos for facebook and instagram Cons I think it could do with improvement. I wasn't allowed to add a person as a collaborator or tag multiple account Review Source KG Kim G. Performance Marketing Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Perfect for several social channels but costs can add up" September 12, 2024 4.0 Pros The dashboard is great when you have several social media channels. Cons The pricing is a bit steep, especially when you add team members. Switched from [Storrito](https://www.capterra.com/p/235665/Storrito/) After using Hootsuite during the Free Trial we saw, that it offers much more features and analytics than Storrito. Review Source Julie S. Member Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Highly Recccommended" July 21, 2024 5.0 Very good! I highly recommend using hootsuite! Pros Hootsuite is easy to use and able to quickly get all account integrated and tracking. Customer service is top notch! Cons Rates although they do so much, as a small business cost of entry to use us tough to swallow. 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